I am searching for information on Antonio Castelli from
Spadafora/Milazzo, Messina, Sicily. He & immigrated in 1895. Family lore
tells me he married a German wife, had a child and the family blew up when a gas
light was lit in their home. Supposedly the city had several such explosions at
this time.

Family lore also tells me he could have been in Marion,
Indiana, somewhere in Iowa or maybe Marion, Illinois. I have contacted these
municipalities but to no avail.

Does anyone know of gas explosions in Italian areas at this
time? He could also have gone by the name of Antonio Aspromonte. If
anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Thank you!